On 3 April 2013, Sri Lanka amended its excise duty scheme on ethyl alcohol products (EAPs). It introduced higher duties for foreign compared to local suppliers. Foreign suppliers have to pay the following duty premium depending on usage of the products:a) EAPs used in the production of industrial products: Rs. 50-100 per litreb) EAPs used in the manufacturing of alcohol : Rs 100 per litrec) Impure EAPs (technical spirits) : Rs. 650 per litre